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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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